2. Download, save storm surge files: Storm surge maps for Category 1 through Category 5 are located at the following links. Right click the link to the map you want and select "Save Target As" (Internet Explorer) or "Save Link As" (Firefox) to save the file to your computer.

3. Open data file: Locate the file on your computer and double-click to open it. If a tip box appears,
close it. Wait for a map of Savannah to appear.

USING THE MAP

1. Search address: Locate the "Search" panel in the top-left corner of Google Earth. In the box
labeled "Fly to", type in a physical address (e.g. One International Drive) and press enter/return on your keyboard. Google Earth should zoom to the location.

Note: Type a city name or ZIP code after the address for better search results. If multiple addresses with similar names appear, click on the address that best fits your search.

2. Review "Impact Summary": Locate the panel titled "Places" on the left-side of the Google Earth screen. Scroll down to the box labeled "Impact Summary" and expand its subcatergories by checking the box beside it. The colored shapes serve as map legend. Match the color at left with the colored layer on the map to estimate storm impact at the searched address.

3. View other layers: Uncheck the "Impact Summary" box. Scroll down and select only one of the
followng boxes:

Wind Speed

Storm Surge

Residential Damage (From wind damage only)

Note: Select only one layer at a time. Selecting multiple boxes at once will make it difficult to match the colors on the map and the legend.

4. Explore the map: Search other addresses and use the navigation tools in the top-right corner of the Google Earth screen to zoom, rotate screen, etc. You also can add additional information layers to the map by checking the boxes in the panel labeled "Layers" on the left side of the Google Earth screen.